30th Sunday of Ordinary, Year A/ October 25, 2020 ~~ 30 Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario, Ano A/ 25 de octubre del 2020

Church of the Nativity of Our Blessed Lady 1510 East 233rd Street Bronx, New York 10466

Nativity of Our Blessed Lady Rectory 1531 East 233rd St. Bronx, N.Y. 10466

Office: (718) 324-3531 Fax: (718) 798-0628

Parish Email Address: nativityofourblessedladychurch@gmail.com

Nativity of Our Blessed Lady Convent 1534 East 233rd St Bronx, N.Y. 10466

Parish Website: www.nativityofourblessedladychurch.org

Nativity of Our Blessed Lady School 3893 Dyre Ave, Bx., N.Y. 10466

MASS SCHEDULE Sunday: English 10:00 am

Spanish 11:30 am

Igbo 1:00pm

Weekdays: 7:00am

Saturday: 9:00 am (followed by Eucharistic

Adoration and The Holy Rosary)

Rectory (Rectoria) Office Hours/ Horario de Oficina:

Monday-Fridays: 9:30am-2:30pm

Lunes- Viernes: 9:30am-2:30pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) Saturdays: After the 9:00am Mass Sundays: After the 10:00am and 11:30am Masses Call the rectory outside the scheduled time.

Weekly Prayer Groups (on Zoom)

Daily Rosary (7pm-English; 8pm Spanish/Espanol)

Wednesdays/Miercoles: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Spanish/Espanol) Thursdays: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (English)

See inside for more details.

Parish Clergy

Rev. Cyprian Onyeihe, Administrator

Rev. George Kuhn, Sunday Mass Associate

Pastoral Staff Edna Augusta, Religious Education Coordinator

Sacrament of Matrimony A minimum of 6 months is required to begin the process of

the Sacrament of Matrimony. Please call the rectory to set up

a meeting with the priest to discuss the process. Dates are not

reserved by phone contact.

Sacrament of Baptism (for Infants): Parents must be active members of our Parish and are

required to attend one session of baptismal instruction held on

Tuesdays from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Please call the rectory to

make the necessary arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Please notify the rectory when a family member is sick to set

up regular communion visits.

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time / 30 domingo de tiempo ordinario 2020 (Year / Ano A)

Weekly Readings and Memorials Sunday, October 25, 2020 Readings:(Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10;

Matthew 22:34-40) 10:00am- Intentions of Williams Family

req: Ria Williams 11:30am- David Diaz, Jr. (+)

req: Cecilia Diaz 1:00pm- Thanksgiving to God/ Private

Intentions Req: Edith Nwagboso

Monday, October 26, 2020 Readings:(Ephesians 4:32-5:8; Luke 13:10-17) 7:00am- Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Readings: (Ephesians 5:21-33; Luke 13:18-21) 7:00am– David Diaz, Jr (+) req: Cecilia Diaz Wednesday, October 28, 2020 Sts. Simon & Jude, Apostles/Aposteles Readings: (Ephesian 2:19-22; Luke 6:12-16) 7:00am – Thursday, October 29, 2020

Readings: (Ephesian 6:10-20; Luke 13:31-35) 7:00am – Friday, October 30, 2020 Readings: (Phil 1:1-11; Luke 14:1-6) 7:00am – Saturday, October 31, 2020 Readings: (PHIL 1:18B-26; LK 14:1, 7-11) 9:00am – Rev. Jaime Duenas (+) Req: Bernadette Chen

The Sanctuary Lamp

was donated for the Intentions of Mary White, Wendy & Dennis Taccetta,

Heather Nelson for the recovery of

Anne Daniels, Ashley Steadman & Elvin Alvarado

Jennifer Martin, Ellary Crawford, Joyce Millington

In memory of Kenneth White

Neville Nelson, Joan Revan & Pearl Blake

Marcella Bullock, Leon Bullock, John Bullock, Jr.,

Rene Avellez, Harvey Harris

Parishioners’ Weekly Contributions

Mass Times

Collection Total

10:00am $1,395.00

11:30am $657.00

1:00pm $793.00

Total $2,845.00

Please Pray for the sick: Ángela Aguilar, Rafaelina Almonte;

Elvin Alvarado, Carmen Ávila, Angela Battle, Christopher Berger, Matthew Bell,

Brandon Bernard, Miguel Borria, Tonia Chestnut, Jorge Alberto Carlo, Luis Carlo, Stanley C. Castellano, Lila Castro, Ellary

Crawford, Leon Daniels, Juan Pablo Espinoza, Rosalina Flores, Rafael Flores, Maritza Gonzalez, Christina Graham; Edith Harris, Thomas Homan, Juana Jimenez, Valerie Johnson,

Drosula Katsibra, Lisbeth Labral, Manuel LaSalle, Antonio Lavado, Benjamin López, Zaray Lugado, Michael Martínez,

Digna Meléndez, Herminia Meléndez, Joyce Millington, Analiza Miranda, Claudia Mora, Avelino Moreno, Eulalio Moreno, Juana

Moreira, Nicole Niles, Gerri Orfei, Juana Becerra Maldonado and Family, Justin Quirke, Sattee Ramkissoon, Cevero Ramos, Armando Reyes, Deacon Andy Rivera, Maria Rivera, Antonia

Rodríguez, Shanique Rollins, Eric Roman, Sonia Rosado, Guillermina Rosario, Ashley Steadman, Theresa Sylvan, Yelena Taveras, Ethan Robert Thomas, Maria Tobón, Victoria Torres,

Marina Vázquez, Aníbal Vázquez, Iris Velásquez, Lucille Williams, Fabiola Yepes

Please call the rectory to submit the name of an ill family member or friend.

Recently Deceased

Cordelia Umeojiako

“I am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.”

“I tell you the truth, he who believes in me has everlasting life” (John 6:35,47)

“Yo soy el pan de vida; el que a mí viene, nunca tendrá hambre; y el que en mí cree, no tendrá sed jamás. De cierto, de cierto os

digo: El que cree en mí, tiene vida eterna. (Juan 6:35,47)

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time / 30 domingo de tiempo ordinario 2020 (Year / Ano A)

Reflections on Today’s Readings

First Reading Exodus 22:20-26

The Lord teaches that compassion ought to be shown to the alien and to the poor.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 18:2-4,47,51

The Lord is our strength.

Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10

Paul tells the Thessalonians that their conversion to the Lord has been an example to all believers.

Gospel Reading Matthew 22:34-40

The Pharisees continue to test Jesus with a question about the greatest commandment.

Background on the Gospel Reading

This week’s Gospel follows close behind the Gospel read last Sunday. It is the last of three questions put to Jesus by Jewish

religious leaders who are trying to trick him into saying something that might get him arrested. This reminds us that the context for today’s reading is the mounting tension between Jesus and the

religious leaders in Jerusalem.

The Herodians and the Pharisees asked the first question, which was about taxes. The Sadducees asked the second question, which was

about the Resurrection (see Matthew 22:22-33). The third question, considered in today’s Gospel, is asked by a Pharisee who asks Jesus

about the greatest of the commandments.

The question requires Jesus to interpret the Law of Moses. The Mosaic Law consists of the Ten Commandments and many

additional rules, numbering over six hundred. Adherence to the Mosaic Law, for a devout Jew, is an expression of faithfulness to

God’s covenant with Israel. The ranking of the Commandments was regularly debated among the teachers of the Law.

Jesus answers the Pharisees’ question with a two-fold summary. Jesus says that all of the commandments can be summarized in two

commandments: love God and love your neighbor. Both of these were central elements of the religious tradition Jesus learned from his Jewish community. Indeed these continue to be central aspects

of contemporary Jewish religious understanding. Jesus’ response to his questioners proposed an integral connection between these two aspects of the Jewish Law. Love of God finds its expression in our

love for our neighbor.

https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/sunday-connection/30th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-a-sunday-connection/

On–Going Activity Reminders During the Pandemic Quarantine Period, our prayer and group activities continue via Zoom call/video:

Daily Prayer of the Rosary:

7pm in English (except Wednesdays 6pm) 8pm in Spanish (except Wednesdays 7pm;

Thursdays at 6pm)

Religious Education Program: Saturdays from 10am-2pm

Nativity Youth Group:

TBD

Durante el período de cuarentena y pandémica, nuestras actividades de oración y grupo continúan a través de una llamada /

video de Zoom:

Oración diaria del rosario: 7pm en inglés (excepto los miércoles 6pm)

8pm en español (excepto los miércoles 7pm; jueves a las 6pm)

Programa de educación religiosa:

sábados de 10am-2pm

Grupo de jovenes: Cada 2 semanas, domingos a las 3pm

All are invited to join: ForVideoAccess/ParaAcesoporvideo:

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30th Sunday of Ordinary Time / 30 domingo de tiempo ordinario 2020 (Year / Ano A)

Something Funny/ Algo Gracioso (Job 8:21 “He will yet fill your mouth with laughter,

and your lips with shouting.”)

Religious Education Program Begins Saturday, October 31, 2020 (online)

Registration Still Open!

El programa de educación religiosa comienza sábado, 31 de octubre 2020 (online)

Matricula está disponible. *********************************************

Adult Catechism Program (RCIA)- 2020-2021 Program

!Programa está disponible en español también!

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Catechists Needed for Religious Education Program!!!

If you are interested in teaching The Faith to our youth, please contact Edna (917-346-5378) for more details.

No prior teaching experience needed.

¡Necesitamos catequistas para este ano del programa de educación religiosa!

Si usted está interesado en enseñar La Fe a nuestra juventud…..

Para más información por favor hable con Edna Augusta (917) 346-5378.

No se necesita experiencia en la enseñanza.

Nativity Mini-Pantry Available in the Church Conference Room after

Mass Every Sunday Donations are welcome,

Open to all in need!

Despensa de comida de La Natividad Disponible en la sala de conferencias de la Iglesia

después de la Misa todos los domingos Las donaciones son bienvenidas. ¡Abierto a todos los necesitados!

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time / 30 domingo de tiempo ordinario 2020 (Year / Ano A)

Nativity Parish Harvest 2020 Cosecha Parroquial 2020

An Election Prayer to Mary OMostBlessedVirginMary,MotherofMercy,atthismostcriticaltime,weentrusttheUnitedStatesofAmericatoyourlovingcare.

MostHolyMother,webegyoutoclaimthislandforthegloryofyourSon.Overwhelmedwiththeburdenofthesinsofournation,wecrytoyoufromthedepthsofourheartsandseekrefugeinyourmotherlyprotection.

Lookdownwithmercyuponusandtouchtheheartsofourpeople.Openourmindstothegreatworthofhumanlifeandtotheresponsibilitiesthataccompanyhumanfreedom.

Freeusfromthefalsehoodsthatleadtotheevilofabortionandthreatenthesanctityoffamilylife.GrantourcountrythewisdomtoproclaimthatGod’slawisthefoundationonwhichthisnationwasfounded,andthatHealoneistheTrueSourceofourcherishedrightstolife,libertyandthepursuitofhappiness.

OMercifulMother,giveusthecouragetorejectthecultureofdeathandthestrengthtobuildanewCultureofLife.TRUSTINGINYOURMOSTPOWERFULINTERCESSION,WEPRAY:Remember,OmostgraciousVirginMary,thatneverwasitknownthatanyonewhofledtothyprotection,imploredtheyhelp,orsoughtthyintercessionwasleftunaided.Inspiredbythisconfidence,weflyuntothee,OVirginofvirgins,ourMother.Totheedowecome,beforetheewestand,sinfulandsorrowful.OMotheroftheWordIncarnate,despisenotourpetitions,butinthymercyhearandanswerus.Amen

Prayer to Guardian Angel of the United

States O glorious Guardian Angel of the UnitedStates, towhomGodhasentrusted thecareof our beloved country, we honor you andthank you for the care and protection youhave given to this nation from the firstmomentofitsinception.

O powerful Angel Guardian, whose watchful glanceencompassesthisvast land fromshore toshore,weknowthatoursinshavegrievedourLordandGodandmarredthebeautyof ourheritage. Leadus to adeep conversion, so thatwemayreturntotheembraceofHismercifullove!O Holy Angel, obtain for us through the intercession of theQueenofHeavenbeforethethroneofGodthegracesweneedtoovercometheforcesofevilsorampantinourbelovedland.Helpus, our God‐given protector and friend, to respondwholeheartedly to the urgent pleas of the Mother of God atFatima.Assistustooffertheprayersandsacrificesnecessarytobringpeaceandgoodnesstoournation.Wewanttomakeyouknownandlovedthroughoutourland,sothat docile to your inspirationswemay know, love and serveour Lord more faithfully and so become "one Nation underGod"!Amen.

Pledged/Promesas: $52,676.00 Collected/Colectado: $32,046.00

Outstanding/ Pendiente: $20,600.00 Number of Pledges/Numero de Promesas:

**104 Mass Pledged Collected Balance 10am $29,359.00 $16,309.00 $13,050.00

11:30am $6,630.00 $5,030.00 $1,600.00 1:00pm $16,047.00 $10,367.00 $5,650.00

Thank you for your generosity and support of your parish! ! Gracias por su generosidad y apoyo a su parroquia!

**Anonymous donors were included as a group Donantes anónimos fueron incluidos como grupo

Please Note

There is still time to make your pledge to the harvest!! We are asking that pledge payments be completed by December

31, 2020. Harvest cards are available in the entrance of the church.

Por favor Tenga en Cuenta

¡Todavía hay tiempo para hacer una donación a la cosecha! Estamos pidiendo que todas las promesas se completen por 31 de diciembre 2020. Las tarjetas de promesa están disponibles en la entrada de la iglesia.

October, the Month of the Rosary Special Activities include: Daily Rosary on Zoom 

7pm‐English (6pm‐Wendesdays) 

Octubre, El Mes del Rosario Actividades especiales incluyen: 

Rosario Diario por Zoom 8pm ‐Español (7pm los miércoles;  

6pm los jueves) 

30th Sunday of Ordinary Time / 30 domingo de tiempo ordinario 2020 (Year / Ano A)

Saints of the Week/ Santos de La Semana

St. Simon and St. Jude/ San Simon y Judas Tadeo

(October/Octubre 28)

These two apostles of Jesus are honored on the same day. St. Simon was called "the zealous one" because he had so much devotion to the Jewish law. Once he had been called by the Lord to be an apostle, he gave his heart and his energy to preaching the Gospel. With the other apostles, he received the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. Then it is believed that he went to Egypt to preach the faith. Afterward he went to Persia with the apostle St. Jude, and the two of them were martyred there.

St. Jude is sometimes called Thaddeus, which means "the brave one." It was he who asked the Lord a famous question at the Last Supper. Jesus had said: "He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him." And St. Jude wanted to know: "Lord, how is it that you are about to manifest yourself to us and not to the world?" Jesus gave him the answer: "If anyone love me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our abode with him."

St. Jude is sometimes called the saint of "desperate or impossible cases." People pray to him when things seem hopeless. Often God answers their prayers through the intercession of this beloved apostle.

Reflection: Simon was known as the "Zealous," and Jude was called the "Brave." Let us pray for their missionary courage and love in our own lives.

http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/dailysaint/october/1028.asp

Hoy se celebra en toda la Iglesia universal la fiesta de estos dos apóstoles del Evangelio. Simón pertenecía al grupo formado en Israel. Se llamaban los “zelotes”. Su fin era trabajar duramente contra la invasión romana en su país. Sin embargo, la escucha de la palabra de Cristo fue para él el descubrimiento a la universalidad del amor de Dios. Judas se ha convertido en un de los santos más populares por los favores que concede a la gente en lo concerniente a la búsqueda de trabajo. Esta devoción la vivió ya en su vida la santa Brígida. Se puede leer en su libro “Las revelaciones” el profundo respeto y devoción por este apóstol del siglo I de nuestra era.

¿Por qué razón celebran la fiesta el mismo día? La cosa es muy sencilla. Cuenta la tradición que los dos iban siempre juntos en su rico y fecundo apostolado. El Señor lo llamó para completar el número de los doce apóstoles, encargados de ser los continuadores de la obra de Jesús en el mundo. Se le llama Tadeo para distinguirlo del otro Judas Iscariote que traicionó, vendió al Señor por treinta monedas de plata y después se ahorcó. San Judas escribió poco. Tan sólo una Carta suya se encuentra en la Biblia. La finalidad de su escrito era una crítica severa contra los gnósticos, una herejía que separa lo físico de lo espiritual. Lo físico o corporal es malo, y el espiritual es el bueno. Y los dos provienen mediante emanaciones del mismo Dios. Su Carta termina con estas palabras:" Sea gloria eterna a nuestro Señor Jesucristo, que es capaz de conservarnos libres de pecados, y sin mancha en el alma y con gran alegría". Los dos murieron martirizados de forma cruel. ¡Felicidades a quienes lleven estos nombres!

Oración a San Judas Tadeo Apóstol gloriosísimo de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, aclamado por los fieles con el dulce título de ABOGADO DE LOS CASOS DESESPERADOS, hazme sentir tu poderosa intercesión aliviando la gravísima necesidad en que me encuentro. Por el estrecho parentesco que te hace primo hermano de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo, por la privaciones y fatigas que por El

sufriste, por el heroico martirio que aceptaste gustoso por su amor, por la promesa que el divino Salvador hizo a Santa Brígida de consolar a los fieles que acudiesen a tu poderosa intercesión, obtenme del Dios de las misericordias y de su Madre Santísima la gracia que con ilimitada confianza te pido a Ti, Padre mío bondadosímo, seguro que me la obtendrás siempre que convenga a la gloria de Dios y bien de mi alma. Así sea. Glorioso Apóstol San Judas Tadeo, ruega por nosotros. (Repetir 3 veces) En el nombre del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo. Amén.

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